''Kanni Paruvathile'' () is a 1979 Indian

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-language film directed by B. V. Balaguru, starring Rajesh,

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and

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. The screenplay was written by Bhagyaraj. The film is about an impotent husband (Rajesh) – who was injured by a bull in a village

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event – and his wife (Vadivukarasi). The story revolves around how they deal with the daily pressures of society and another man (Bhagyaraj), who wants to have an extra-marital relationship with the woman. The film was released on 21 September 1979.

Plot

Kannama, an innocent village belle, is in love with Subbiah. Subbiah is an orphan and hence, denied marriage with Kannama by her father. Subbiah's friend Cheenu comes to the village and, with his support, Subbiah abducts Kannama and marries her. After his marriage, Subbiah learns that he is unfit for married life. Kannama and Subbiah keep this a secret and pretend to all that they are leading a happy life. One day, in a weak moment, Kannama almost gives herself to Cheenu, who is a womaniser. He learns of Subbiah's problem and starts torturing Kannama.

Cast

* Rajesh as Subbiah *

as Cheenu *

as Kannamma * G. Srinivasan * Muthubharathi

Production

''Kanni Paruvathile'' is the first film for Rajesh in a leading role. While Bhagyaraj was coaching the original actor cast as the antagonist on acting, the makers, impressed with Bhagyaraj's performance, cast him in that role instead. The film was launched in October 1978 at

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. It was shot prominently in villages around

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Soundtrack

The music was composed by

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. The song "Pattuvana" is set to the

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Critical reception

Kousigan of ''

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'' said the film failed to recreate the magic of producer Rajkannu's previous ventures ''

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'' and ''

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''. Naagai Dharuman of ''Anna'' praised the cast, music, cinematography and direction.

References

External links

* * 1970s Indian films 1970s Tamil-language films 1979 films Films scored by Shankar–Ganesh Films with screenplays by K. Bhagyaraj Tamil-language Indian films {{Improve categories, date=April 2024